There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly… but The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nursery rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best selling book!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is guaranteed to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.
Enemies. Balconies… Sausage Rolls?!?!
Three award-winning fools tackle Shakespeare’s epic love story with nothing but a box of bargain bin wigs, a flowery dress, and a burst air mattress they found by the bins…
Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times), the ‘delightfully wacky’ Rubbish Shakespeare Company return to their Liverpool home, fresh off their smash-hit turns at the Edinburgh Fringe and the West End! Riotous and interactive, this “Rubbish” take on Romeo and Juliet isn’t your granny’s Shakespeare, it’s a joyously anarchic, family-friendly treat.
Featuring clowning, physical comedy, silly mischievous storytelling and high-octane slapstick action, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ (The List) tragedy is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare – or even theatre itself.
This “Rubbish” show will have the whole family rolling in the aisles laughing!
Suitable for ALL AGES!
Pirate Princess is a heart warming story of hope against adversity told with physical theatre, clowning and circus. This brand new solo show by circus performer and professional idiot Gemma Bond tells the tale of poor shipwrecked Princess Poppy. Can she overcome a big dress, extreme weather and the ultimate test of strength to see her way to safety?
Inspired by strong and inventive women of history Poppy must transform physically and mentally if she is to have any hope of rescuing herself from eternity on an island in the ocean. The show encourages all to reuse, repurpose and recycle as Poppy reinvents her outfit and her mindset to overcome her predicament.
A visual feast of colourful costume and a unique crow’s nest on a pole prop, this is a fun filled show for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
“Phenomenal act! Pole work made family friendly is fantastic! Listening to the children’s reactions was my favourite! Engaging from beginning to end – genuinely entertaining. Such a family-friendly, feminist driven tale. Personally enjoyed this more than any Panto in recent years. Please tour.”
Woolton Drama Group is proud to present their next production: ‘The Railway Children’ by E. Nesbit, and by arrangement with Nick Hern books.
Written in 1906, Nesbit’s novel, upon which this play is based, tells the story of siblings Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they adapt to a new life in the country after their father mysteriously disappears. Each day they hope he will return on the 9.15am train but instead the railway tracks bring unexpected ventures.
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Woolton Drama Group has been putting on shows, plays and pantomimes in the area for over sixty years.
FACT invited exhibiting artist R.I.P. Germain to guest curate a season of films that have influenced his creative practice.
To kick off the season, R.I.P. Germain selects one of the most influential gangster epics of all time, Brian De Palma’s 1983 classic Scarface.
The film tells the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who arrives penniless in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful drug lord. Lead actor Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on screen, alongside the dazzling Michelle Pfeiffer in what is widely regarded as her breakthrough role.
R.I.P. Germain’s immersive exhibition “After GOD, Dudus Comes Next!” (2024) is on display at FACT from Friday 5 July to Sunday 13 October 20204.
Discover the full Artist’s Choice film season
The Old Green Time Machine follows the journey of two intrepid and quirky time travellers who are in a race to save the world. In a future where all living things have been destroyed and all that is left is plastic, our two adventurers find themselves on an urgent mission. It’s a shame their carbon friendly time machine bicycle has seen better days!
This family friendly show by Coalesce Dance Theatre is a whirlwind of contemporary dance, music, poetry and fun.
Performances include an interactive ‘Stay, Play and Learn’ session after the show.
This event is suitable for children aged 3-8
Please note:
All children and young people must be accompanied by a responsible adult and remain for the duration of the session. To maximize the number of children who can attend this session, they ask that only one adult attends per booking where possible. Thank you.
No photography or videoing are allowed at this event.
Join Future Yard for their FIRST EVER student showcase graduation featuring a whole host of incredible up and coming performers and special guest performances to surprise you with!
Come along and support newcomers to the scene and be part of history as you witness the very beginnings of their burlesque journeys…
Future Yard may be over the water but trust them when they say it is an INCREDIBLE place and only 4 minutes on the train from Liverpool – they also sell delicious veggie and vegan pizza, desserts, cocktails and mocktails!
ROOM 101… BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU… SUPER STATES … THOUGHT POLICE…
The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig.
On 4th April 1984, Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is painstakingly monitored and controlled, this simple act puts Winston’s life in jeopardy. A clandestine love affair with co-worker Julia further enrages the authorities, but can they truly trust each other? And what of the mysterious O’Brien? Will he help them overthrow the regime, confront them with their most terrifying fears, or worse…?
Shocking and fantastical when first written in 1949, Orwell’s novel has remained one of the most chillingly prescient novels of the last century.
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare a girl out of her wits…who will succeed? Or perhaps the girl is braver than they think…
With songs by Joe Stilgoe (Zog and Zog and The Flying Doctors), The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit story. A laugh-out-loud riot for all the family.
Willy Russell’s one-woman show, Shirley Valentine, comes home to the Liverpool Everyman as part of our 60th birthday celebrations.
Originally commissioned and staged by the Everyman, the role of Shirley will be played by Liverpool actor Helen Carter in a revival directed by Stephen Fletcher.
Willy Russell is one of the most celebrated and widely produced writers of his generation, with works regularly produced across the globe. Willy has had a long association with the Everyman; his breakthrough as a writer came in 1974 with John Paul George Ringo… & Bert, which transferred to the West End and won numerous awards.
Further stage plays at the Everyman included Breezeblock Park (1975) and Stags and Hens (1978). After huge international success with Blood Brothers and Educating Rita, he returned to the Everyman in 1986, writing the iconic Shirley Valentine.
